The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, today (September 12, San Francisco time) attended the Cities4Climate conference, an affiliate event of the Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS), in San Francisco, the United States. At the session entitled "In Conversation: Where Equity Meets Sustainability", Mr Wong introduced Hong Kong's work in combating climate change, including the challenges faced in the city's compact environment and the opportunities arising from it.

     Before attending the conference, Mr Wong participated in the Steering Committee meeting of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group to update mayors and officials of other cities on the latest developments of climate actions in Hong Kong.

     In the afternoon, Mr Wong was interviewed by the media to explain Hong Kong's work on combating climate change and promoting green buildings.

     Afterwards, he attended two receptions hosted by the GCAS Chinese delegation and Bloomberg Philanthropies respectively.

     Mr Wong will participate in the opening plenary of the GCAS tomorrow morning (September 13, San Francisco time).

        

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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (September 13) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.

     Police yesterday (September 12) held the Regional Traffic Day in Kowloon West to raise public awareness of road safety through stringent enforcement actions.

     A total of 242 officers from Traffic Kowloon West and District Traffic Teams of Kowloon City, Mong Kok, Sham Shui Po and Yau Tsim Districts were deployed to take enforcement actions at traffic black spots in Kowloon West.

     The operation resulted in the issue of 2 059 fixed penalty tickets and 110 summonses. Among the fixed penalty tickets and summonses issued, a total of 1 900 fixed penalty tickets were issued for illegal parking and the rest were for other traffic offences.

     Police figures revealed that a total of 2 106 traffic accidents involving casualties occurred in Kowloon West in the first eight months of 2018, of which 548 cases involved pedestrian injuries.

     Police will continue to take regular enforcement actions to ensure road safety.

     The Secretary for Justice, Ms Teresa Cheng, SC, will visit Beijing from September 13 to 15.

     In Beijing, Ms Cheng will attend the annual working meeting with the Department of Treaty and Law of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She will also meet with officials of the Supreme People's Court.

     Ms Cheng will return to Hong Kong on September 15.

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     The Civil Engineering and Development Department today (September 13) announced that the Chai Wan Public Fill Barging Point will be reopened at noon.